10/28/2025 | 3M read

Why Do We Feel Fear and Why Do We Sometimes Seek It Out?

Understanding fear: why your brain needs it, when it helps, and why sometimes we actually enjoy it.

Why Do We Feel Fear and Why Do We Sometimes Seek It Out?

Halloween is the one time of year we invite fear in. We go to haunted houses, watch horror films, and listen to ghost stories, and somehow, it’s fun. But in day-to-day life, fear can feel anything but fun. It can be exhausting, paralyzing, or overwhelming.

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